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Howard WilkinsonAttention! Calling all Democrats of Ohio's Eighth Congressional District! You have a special election Sept. 13! And when we say "special," we mean very special indeed. Lots Of Head-Scratching Over Seemingly Pointless Special Election http://wvxu.org/post/lots-head-scratching-over-seemingly-pointless-special-election
64474 as http://wvxu.orgSun, 14 Aug 2016 08:00:00 +0000Lots Of Head-Scratching Over Seemingly Pointless Special Election Mark Heyne Kids and teenagers with special needs may require extra assistance due to medical, emotional or learning issues. Increased accessibility and inclusion is important for them not only in schools, but throughout the entire community. How Butler County Is Increasing Parks And Recreation Accessibilityhttp://wvxu.org/post/how-butler-county-increasing-parks-and-recreation-accessibility
61570 as http://wvxu.orgWed, 22 Jun 2016 08:00:00 +0000How Butler County Is Increasing Parks And Recreation AccessibilityHoward WilkinsonThe first of two elections this year to fill the vacant seat of former House Speaker John Boehner in Ohio's 8th Congressional District takes places Tuesday. It is a special election to fill out the unexpired term of Boehner, the West Chester Republican, who not only resigned the speakership but resigned from the House last fall. He was, in essence, pushed out by a rebellious Republican House caucus that believed Boehner was too willing to compromise with the Democrat in the White House The candidates will be Warren Davidson, a Republican from Troy; Corey Foister, a Democrat from West Chester and James J. Condit Jr. of White Oak (which is outside the district) and occupies the Green Party line on the ballot (although the Green Party of Ohio has disowned him). The winner will become the new 8th District congressman for the rest of the two year term Boehner was re-elected to in 2014. Two of the three, Davidson and Foister, will face off on the Nov. 8 ballot for a full two-year term as the8th District Voters Go To Polls Tuesday To Choose A Congressmanhttp://wvxu.org/post/8th-district-voters-go-polls-tuesday-choose-congressman
60621 as http://wvxu.orgFri, 03 Jun 2016 09:00:00 +00008th District Voters Go To Polls Tuesday To Choose A CongressmanTana Weingartner James Austin Hancock was back in a Butler County juvenile courtroom Thursday. The 15-year-old pleaded guilty to four counts of attempted murder and one count of inducing panic following a Feb. 29 shooting at Madison Jr/Sr High School.Madison School Shooter Pleads Guilty To Attempted Murder Chargeshttp://wvxu.org/post/madison-school-shooter-pleads-guilty-attempted-murder-charges
58821 as http://wvxu.orgThu, 28 Apr 2016 19:55:40 +0000Madison School Shooter Pleads Guilty To Attempted Murder ChargesHoward WilkinsonFor nearly a quarter of a century, voters in the 8th Congressional District of Ohio sent Republican John Boehner back to the U.S. House by huge margins every two years. It gave Boehner the kind of clout that allowed him to become Speaker of the House in January, 2010. All of that ended last fall, when the West Chester Republican was pushed into resignation by a rebellious House GOP caucus, many of whom thought he was too eager to compromise with the Democrat in the White House. And now, with 15 Republican candidates running in next week’s special primary election for the former speaker’s seat, Boehner has become a footnote, a person whose name is barely spoken by the contestants in a jam-packed GOP primary. Each and every one of the 15 Republicans trying to replace Boehner, the ultimate insider, is trying to do it by running as an Washington outsider. The sprawling 8th District includes all of Butler, Preble, Miami, Darke and Clark counties, along with part of Mercer County; and is oneRugby Scrum Of 15 GOP "Outsiders" Battle To Replace Boehnerhttp://wvxu.org/post/rugby-scrum-15-gop-outsiders-battle-replace-boehner
56069 as http://wvxu.orgWed, 09 Mar 2016 14:45:49 +0000Rugby Scrum Of 15 GOP "Outsiders" Battle To Replace BoehnerMark HeyneThe 14-year-old accused of attempted murder following a shooting Monday at Madison Jr/Sr High School denied the charges against him at an arraignment in Butler County Juvenile Court Tuesday. In juvenile court, a denial of charges is the equivalent of a not guilty plea. James Austin Hancock showed little emotion during the brief hearing. He was sent back to juvenile detention. His next hearing is set for April 5 in Butler County Judge Ronald Craft's chambers.An Update On The Madison School Shootinghttp://wvxu.org/post/update-madison-school-shooting
55601 as http://wvxu.orgTue, 01 Mar 2016 16:34:29 +0000An Update On The Madison School ShootingTana WeingartnerThe 14-year-old accused of attempted murder following a shooting Monday at Madison Jr/Sr High School denied the charges against him at an arraignment in Butler County Juvenile Court Tuesday. In juvenile court, a denial of charges is the equivalent of a not guilty plea. Alleged Madison School Shooter Denies Charges At Arraignmenthttp://wvxu.org/post/alleged-madison-school-shooter-denies-charges-arraignment
55589 as http://wvxu.orgTue, 01 Mar 2016 14:15:01 +0000Alleged Madison School Shooter Denies Charges At ArraignmentTana WeingartnerUpdate 02/29/16 8:30 p.m.: Madison Local Schools reports two school leaders met with the two hospitalized students, which the district says are both "in very high spirits." Update 02/29/16 5:04 p.m.: Madison Local Schools will be closed Tuesday. Update 02/29/16 4:00 p.m.: Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones says the suspect is 14-year-old James Austin Hancock. He is charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of felonious assault, inducing panic, and making terrorist threats, all felonies. Jones says the charges are juvenile charges at this point and the suspect is in juvenile detention. It is unclear where he got the weapon. Jones says the crime scene is large and it will take a while to process everything. He says it doesn't appear anyone else was involved in the shooting. No other weapons were found, Jones says. Chief Deputy Anthony Dwyer says a police K-9 tracked the suspect and deputies took him into custody. Police then searched the school building. Jones says "ItShooting At Madison Jr/Sr High School, 4 Injuredhttp://wvxu.org/post/shooting-madison-jrsr-high-school-4-injured
55541 as http://wvxu.orgMon, 29 Feb 2016 17:29:43 +0000Shooting At Madison Jr/Sr High School, 4 InjuredBill RinehartButler County has opened a new front in the battle against heroin addiction. The motherhood and maternity addiction services program will focus on perinatal care for women and children. Butler County Launches Heroin Task Force http://wvxu.org/post/butler-county-launches-heroin-task-force
51896 as http://wvxu.orgMon, 21 Dec 2015 20:04:32 +0000Butler County Launches Heroin Task Force Howard Wilkinson Ohio’s primary election is March 15; and, in southwest Ohio, there’s every reason to believe that both Democrats and Republicans will have good reasons to go to the polls (or vote early). Let’s deal with the obvious one first, the one every Republican and Democratic voter in the state can help decide – a little thing we like to call the “presidential primary.” In some presidential years, Ohio’s presidential primary has come too late to make a difference in who the nominees are; in other years, Ohio has been in play as a key state, such as the Barack Obama-Hillary Clinton bout in 2008. Hard to tell where Ohio will fit in by March 15 at this point. But here’s the lay of the land, as of Wednesday’s candidate filing deadline: Republican presidential primary An even dozen GOP presidential candidates. In addition to Ohio governor John Kasich, of course, Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, Chris Christie, Ted Cruz, Carly Fiorina, Lindsey Graham, Mike Huckabee, Rand Paul, Marco Rubio, Rick Santorum, andBattles, Large And Small, Will Play Out In March Primaryhttp://wvxu.org/post/battles-large-and-small-will-play-out-march-primary
51763 as http://wvxu.orgSun, 20 Dec 2015 09:00:00 +0000Battles, Large And Small, Will Play Out In March PrimaryHoward WilkinsonThere was some drama and outright odd situations in Wednesday’s candidate filing deadline for the March 15 primary. Candidates had until 4 p.m. to get their petitions in to county boards of elections in Ohio. There were some interesting situations in the four southwest Ohio counties – Hamilton, Butler, Warren and Clermont. Most of the petitions filed near the deadline have yet to be checked by election officials, but most will end up qualifying for the ballot and the March 15 local races will be set – along with the presidential and U.S. Senate primaries that will take place in Ohio that day. Listen to Howard Wilkinson explain it all here: Here’s a rundown of some of the highlights: Hamilton County: County commissioner/Recorder: The drama on filing deadline day revolved around Cincinnati City Council member Charlie Winburn, a Republican. The question was whether he would file for an open Hamilton County commission seat or file for the primary for the county recorder’s office. Less thanA Small Army Of Republicans Running For Boehner's Seat; And Winburn Changes Coursehttp://wvxu.org/post/small-army-republicans-running-boehners-seat-and-winburn-changes-course
51670 as http://wvxu.orgWed, 16 Dec 2015 23:19:40 +0000A Small Army Of Republicans Running For Boehner's Seat; And Winburn Changes CourseHoward WilkinsonThe recounts of the Nov. 3 election are over in southwestern Ohio counties; and two races – Arlington Heights mayor and a seat on Franklin city council – were decided by only one vote. There were nine recounts altogether in Hamilton, Warren and Butler counties. Clermont County had no races close enough for a recount. Warren County: A single vote separated a winner from a loser in the Franklin City Council race. In the original certified results, Jason Faulkner led Debbie Fouts for the fourth and final seat on council by two votes. Faulkner lost three votes in the recount; and Fouts won by one vote – 1,064 to 1,063. Before the recount, Faulkner had a slim lead in the race. Warren County elections director Brian Sleeth said one reason Faulkner lost votes in the recount was because of a poll worker error. A poll worker thought some ballots were jammed in a scanner, pulled them out, and ran them through again so they were counted twice, Sleeth said. The other three Warren County recountsRecounts Show Two Local Races Were Decided By A Single Votehttp://wvxu.org/post/recounts-show-two-local-races-were-decided-single-vote
50930 as http://wvxu.orgThu, 03 Dec 2015 19:15:37 +0000Recounts Show Two Local Races Were Decided By A Single VoteHoward WilkinsonThree southwest Ohio counties - Hamilton, Butler and Warren - will conduct recounts next week in nine suburban races that were extremely close in the official vote count. Any race where there is a difference of one-half of one percent or less after the official count qualifies for an automatic recount.Recounts Coming Next Week In Some Southwest Ohio Suburban Raceshttp://wvxu.org/post/recounts-coming-next-week-some-southwest-ohio-suburban-races
50452 as http://wvxu.orgTue, 24 Nov 2015 15:11:54 +0000Recounts Coming Next Week In Some Southwest Ohio Suburban RacesMark HeyneLiberty Center, the huge new addition in Liberty Township, offers shopping, dining and events along with condos, offices, a movie theatre, park and more. The $350 million development was packed on its opening day just a month ago. It continues to bring in visitors from inside and outside the region. With the holiday season fast approaching, Liberty Center is expected to bring in even more shoppers. The Impact Of The Massive Liberty Center Development On Our Regionhttp://wvxu.org/post/impact-massive-liberty-center-development-our-region
50050 as http://wvxu.orgWed, 18 Nov 2015 11:30:00 +0000The Impact Of The Massive Liberty Center Development On Our RegionTana WeingartnerThe president of West Chester-based AK Steel is retiring. James Wainscott has been with the company since 1995 and was named Chief Executive Officer in 2003. A company release says he'll stay on as Chairman of the Board of Directors after his retirement January 1. Roger Newport will take over as CEO. He first joined AK Steel in 1985. Kirk Reich will serve as President and Chief Operating Officer. In a statement, Wainscott says Newport "has the vision, strategic focus and the tenacity necessary to lead our company into the future. I am confident that Roger will do an excellent job in designing and executing our company's strategy, and his leadership will help position the company for sustained success in the years ahead." AK Steel employs about 8,000 people at 12 plants in Ohio and five other states. AK Steel CEO Retiringhttp://wvxu.org/post/ak-steel-ceo-retiring
48861 as http://wvxu.orgTue, 27 Oct 2015 15:55:35 +0000AK Steel CEO RetiringHoward WilkinsonButler County Auditor Roger Reynolds has filed papers with the Federal Elections Commission for a possible run for the 8th Congressional District seat being vacated by House Speaker John Boehner But Reynolds told WVXU he has yet to make up his mind about whether or not he will run. Butler County Auditor Ponders Run For Boehner's Seathttp://wvxu.org/post/butler-county-auditor-ponders-run-boehners-seat
47385 as http://wvxu.orgWed, 30 Sep 2015 16:22:51 +0000Butler County Auditor Ponders Run For Boehner's SeatBelinda Cai A large mixed-use development opening next month in Butler County is likely to bring customers from all over the region. The $350 million Liberty Center is located at the 1-75 and State Route 129 interchange.New Mixed-Use Development Receives Mixed Response http://wvxu.org/post/new-mixed-use-development-receives-mixed-response
46945 as http://wvxu.orgTue, 22 Sep 2015 21:06:33 +0000New Mixed-Use Development Receives Mixed Response John KiesewetterHouse Speaker John Boehner is known for getting emotional. But even on the Golf Channel? In an interview with David Feherty at 10 p.m. Monday on “Feherty,” the West Chester Township Republican gets misty – he calls them “Boehner moments” -- talking about his golf idol Jack Nicklaus, military veterans and opportunities for young Americans. Boehner Gets Teary Talking Golf, Politics And Ironing His Own Shirts On The Golf Channelhttp://wvxu.org/post/boehner-gets-teary-talking-golf-politics-and-ironing-his-own-shirts-golf-channel
44638 as http://wvxu.orgThu, 30 Jul 2015 10:34:12 +0000Boehner Gets Teary Talking Golf, Politics And Ironing His Own Shirts On The Golf Channel Former state representative and Butler County Commissioner Michael Fox is out of federal prison. He is finishing his four-year sentence in home confinement. His final release date is scheduled for December 15. Former Butler County Commissioner Michael Fox Released From Federal Prisonhttp://wvxu.org/post/former-butler-county-commissioner-michael-fox-released-federal-prison
44473 as http://wvxu.orgFri, 24 Jul 2015 19:01:35 +0000Former Butler County Commissioner Michael Fox Released From Federal PrisonHoward Wilkinson A tax levy for Lockland City Schools failed for the third time in a row in Tuesday’s primary election – this time by a scant 15 votes. And, also in Hamilton County, a bond issue and levy for the Northwest Local School District and a bond issue for the Winton Woods School District went down to defeat. Officials of the Lockland district are expected to go back to the voters again in November. Of the three failed ballot issues, Tuesday’s was the closest. In the unofficial vote count, it lost by a margin of 15 votes – 278 against and 263 for the levy. But the Lockland levy does not qualify for an automatic recount. In Butler County, voters in Fairfield Township rejected a tax levy for public safety. But levies for the Lane Public Library and the MidPointe Library passed easily. A ballot issue for the Warren County Career Center failed with 62 percent voting no. In the four southwestern Ohio counties, the only contested candidate races were in Hamilton County – the Republican contests forSeveral school isssues in Hamilton County go down to defeathttp://wvxu.org/post/several-school-isssues-hamilton-county-go-down-defeat
41220 as http://wvxu.orgWed, 06 May 2015 12:35:40 +0000Several school isssues in Hamilton County go down to defeat